World Alliance of Qara’im
האיגוד העולמי של הקראים
Всемирный Альянс Караимов
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The World Alliance of the Qara’im is a commonwealth of independent Qara’ite spiritual and communal leaders, religious communities and congregations, study groups and spiritual centers of Qaraim, Qaraimler, Karaylar, Karaite Jews, Bney Miqra, Ba’alei Miqra and Karaites.
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Leviticus Chapter 24, Part 2 – World Alliance Of Qara’im (Karaites) – Weekly Torah Study – Sat 21 Feb 26
Date: Saturday 21 February 2026
Time: 6:15pm – 8:30pm Jerusalem time (4:15pm – 6:30pm, Lisbon | 11:15am – 1:30pm, New York)
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Biblical Calendar Society (BCS) - New Moon Report - Wednesday 18 February 2026 - Twelfth Biblical Month
➠ The new moon WAS SIGHTED in Israel on the evening of Wednesday 18 February 2026, by various observers around Israel.
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AVIV BARLEY
➠ If Aviv (almost ripe) barley IS FOUND in the land of Israel during this month, then the next new moon (expected to be visible on Friday 20 March 2026) will mark the beginning of the First Month of the new Biblical year.
➠ If Aviv barley IS NOT FOUND in the land of Israel during this month, then the current year will be intercalated (an extra month will be added to it) and the next new moon will mark the beginning of the Thirteenth Month of the current year, while the First Month of the new Biblical Year will begin on the following new moon, which is expected to be Saturday 18 April 2026.
➠ If you are interested in joining us on our Aviv Barley Search this year, please contact us by email, phone or WhatsApp.
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ROSH HODESH SAMEACH / ראש חודש שמח / HAPPY NEW MONTH!
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We wish everyone a Rosh Hodesh Sameach (Happy New Moon Day)!
With blessings from YHWH,
Melech Ben Ya'aqov, President
Bruce Brill, Vice President
Biblical Calendar Society
[Photograph by Melech Rahmiel Ben Ya'aqov]